Leyla Mammadbeyova

Azerbaijani and soviet aviator (1909-1989).

Born September 17th, 1909 in Baku.

Died July 4th, 1989 at 79 years old in Baku.

Franz Grothe

German composer and bandmaster.

Born September 17th, 1908 in Berlin.

Died September 12th, 1982 at 73 years old in Cologne.

John Kucera

Canadian alpine skier.

Born September 17th, 1984 (age 41 years) in Calgary.

Bianca Shomburg

German singer.

Born September 17th, 1974 (age 51 years) in Hiddenhausen.

Piet Kleine

Dutch speed skater.

Born September 17th, 1951 (age 74 years) in Hollandscheveld.

William Grut

Swedish modern pentathlete (1914–2012).

Born September 17th, 1914 in Maria Magdalena parish.

Died November 20th, 2012 at 98 years old in Östersunds församling.

Erich-Heinrich Clößner

German general and knight's cross recipient (1888–1976).

Born September 17th, 1888 in Giessen.

Died March 28th, 1976 at 87 years old in Constance.

Mary Helen Johnston

American scientist and astronaut (born 1945).

Born September 17th, 1945 (age 80 years) in West Palm Beach.

Adrián Gavira

Spanish beach volleyball player.

Born September 17th, 1987 (age 38 years) in La Línea de la Concepción.

Jānis Kalnbērziņš

Latvian soviet politician (1893-1986).

Born September 17th, 1893 in Livonia Governorate.

Died February 4th, 1986 at 92 years old in Riga.